ED Observation Unit RN Full-Time Days

Kyeatright; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville is expanding its 30+ bed Observation Unit to support the Emergency Department and telemetry units. This full-time day-shift RN role focuses on short-term evaluation for low-acuity patients, with favorable nurse-to-patient ratios.

Ideal candidates bring Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or acute-care experience and demonstrate strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills in a fast-paced facility committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Telemetry/ED/ICU/CCU or acute-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and reassessments.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
• Provide care aligned with hospital policies, standards and values.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care as needed.
• Use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and organizational skills daily.

Skills

Telemetry experience

ED/ICU/CCU experience

Critical thinking

Clinical reasoning

Organizational skills

Education

Active Kentucky RN License

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

Job description

## ED Observation Unit RN Full-Time DaysApply: Louisville, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26106797**Summary****Job Description:****Position: FT RN Days****Status: Full-Time****Hours: 36**Baptist Health Louisville is expanding, and our 30+ bed Observation Unit plays a key role in supporting the Emergency Department and telemetry units. We care for low‐acuity patients who need short‐term evaluation before determining whether admission is required. This fast‐paced unit offers strong nurse‐to‐patient ratios and is well‐suited for nurses with Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or other acute‐care experience.## **Responsibilities*** Complete comprehensive assessments and reassessments.* Develop individualized, evidence‐based plans of care.* Provide care aligned with hospital policies, professional standards, and our mission and values.* Evaluate patient responses and adjust care as needed.* Use strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills in daily practice.## **Minimum Requirements*** Active Kentucky RN License* BCLS* ACLS## **Preferred Background*** Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, or acute‐care experience### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*